How do you do the Pennywise makeup?

Apply a solid white base, then use red face paint to draw lines from the mouth corners, through the eyes, up to the forehead, plus a red nose and lips.

What color is Pennywise's costume in the 2017 movie?

It is a dirty, vintage silver-gray color, inspired by Victorian, Elizabethan, and Renaissance eras, rather than a bright yellow.

How can I make the wig look more realistic?

Use liquid latex to blend the edges of the bald cap into your forehead, then cover the seam with white face paint.

It halloween costume diy

Skip the store: Dye an old gray long-sleeve shirt and pants, then sew on three large red pom-poms down the front. Layer and pleat gray tulle or coffee-stained white ruff fabric onto a neckband. Use a latex bald cap, paint it white, and glue messy orange synthetic hair to the sides and back.

Kids pennywise costume

A scaled-down, slightly less scary gray clown jumpsuit with red pom-poms.

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Pennywise the Dancing Clown from Stephen King's IT is one of the most popular and terrifying horror costumes. People choose this look to deliver genuine scares with a blend of historical Victorian design and modern cinematic horror. The costume consists of a dirty gray Victorian-style clown suit with red pom-poms, a ruffled neck collar, orange hair, and iconic red face paint.

Difficulty: Advanced
Time: ~60 min
Budget: $50–150

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Gray Victorian clown suit
A dirty, vintage silver-gray clown tunic with pleated sleeves, a matching pleated waist skirt, and three large red pom-poms down the chest [1.1.4].
DIY: Dye an old gray long-sleeve shirt and pants, then sew on three large red pom-poms down the front.
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Ruffled neck collar
A thick, multi-layered gray ruffled collar that wraps around the neck.
DIY: Layer and pleat gray tulle or coffee-stained white ruff fabric onto a neckband.
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Orange clown wig
A messy, receding bright orange wig attached to a white bald cap.
DIY: Use a latex bald cap, paint it white, and glue messy orange synthetic hair to the sides and back.
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White cotton gloves
Plain, clean white cotton gloves that fit snugly.
DIY: Use any plain white winter gloves or thin white cotton gloves.
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Red balloon
A single, bright red helium-inflated latex balloon.
DIY: Inflate a standard red balloon and tie it to a clear plastic stick or string.
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White and red face paint
Professional-grade white cream face paint and a vibrant red face paint crayon or liquid lipstick.
DIY: Use white cream face paint as a base and red lip liner or face crayon for the lines.
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How to put it together

1
Put on the gray Victorian-style clown pants and tunic, ensuring the red pom-poms are centered.
2
Secure the layered gray ruffled collar around your neck.
3
Apply the white bald cap and wig, blending the edges of the bald cap with liquid latex or makeup.
4
Apply white face paint over your entire face, neck, and the front of the bald cap.
5
Paint your nose red, and draw the signature red lines starting from the corners of your mouth, curving up through your eyes, and ending on your forehead.
6
Put on the white cotton gloves and hold a single, helium-inflated red balloon.

Makeup & hair

Cover your face and neck in solid white cream makeup. Use a thin brush with red face paint or red liquid lipstick to draw lines from the corners of your mouth, curving up through the center of your eyes and onto your forehead. Finish with a red nose, red lips, and a messy, receding orange wig.

Pennywise for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: One person dresses as Pennywise and the other as Georgie in a yellow raincoat holding a paper boat.
group: The Losers' Club members with one person as Pennywise chasing them.
kids: A scaled-down, slightly less scary gray clown jumpsuit with red pom-poms.
Plus size: A custom-tailored gray Victorian tunic with an elastic waistband for comfort.
pet: A small pet collar with a single red balloon attached to their harness.

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It halloween costume diy: Skip the store: Dye an old gray long-sleeve shirt and pants, then sew on three large red pom-poms down the front. Layer and pleat gray tulle or coffee-stained white ruff fabric onto a neckband. Use a latex bald cap, paint it white, and glue messy orange synthetic hair to the sides and back.
Kids pennywise costume: A scaled-down, slightly less scary gray clown jumpsuit with red pom-poms.

Tips

Lightly dust your gray costume with baby powder or dark eyeshadow to give it a dirty, weathered, centuries-old look.
Set your white face paint with translucent setting powder so it does not smudge or run during the night.
Carry a hand pump or extra balloons in case your primary red balloon pops.

Pennywise costume FAQ

How do you do the Pennywise makeup?: Apply a solid white base, then use red face paint to draw lines from the mouth corners, through the eyes, up to the forehead, plus a red nose and lips.
What color is Pennywise's costume in the 2017 movie?: It is a dirty, vintage silver-gray color, inspired by Victorian, Elizabethan, and Renaissance eras, rather than a bright yellow.
How can I make the wig look more realistic?: Use liquid latex to blend the edges of the bald cap into your forehead, then cover the seam with white face paint.

Did you know? Costume designer Janie Bryant incorporated Victorian, Elizabethan, and medieval elements into the 2017 costume to emphasize Pennywise's immortal nature.